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  1. Mar 8, 2024 · For more than a century, people around the world have marked International Women's Day on 8 March. But what is the day for, and why does it matter? How did International Women's Day start?

  2. Mar 1, 2024 · 8 March is International Women’s Day – devoted to celebrating the achievements of women and seeking gender equality. The campaign theme in 2024 is #InspireInclusion, while the official theme of the UN observance of the day is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’.

    • Kate Whiting
  3. Mar 8, 2021 · Read on to find out more about the history of women's rights in the UK and why people choose to celebrate International Women's Day.

  4. Mar 2, 2021 · International Women's Day has become a date to celebrate how far women have come in society, in politics and in economics, while the political roots of the day mean strikes and protests are...

  5. 'There are still doors that need opening in the future for women.' Should we still celebrate IWD today? The answer differs amongst our families and Ariella points out the importance of looking at...

  6. The purpose of the day is to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their part.

  7. On International Women’s Day, we stand with women and girls fighting for their rights, and we commit to accelerating progress. This year’s theme – invest in women – reminds us that ending ...